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Strategic → Strategic Priorities, Goals, Strategies, and Actions
● The CRA has agreed with the Lake Community Action Agency to administer a residential
rehabilitation program. The $250,000 in CRA dollars will fund energy efficiency and safety
improvements.
● The CRA signed a development agreement with Lake Investment Ventures to redevelop the
Eustis Marina. Construction continues the project.
● The CRA entered into a development agreement with North Central Place for a 20-unit
marketrate apartment building. Construction is complete.
● The CRA entered into a development agreement with Boukalis Enterprises for a 12-unit
marketrate apartment building. The CRA Board extended the deadline on the agreement, and
there has been recent permit activity on the project.
● The CRA entered into a development agreement with Joseph Matella for a 14-unit apartment
complex. The construction is complete.
● The CRA entered into a development agreement for the redevelopment of 201 East Orange
Avenue at the high-profile corner of Orange Avenue and Grove Street.
● The CRA entered a purchase agreement for the former Florida Hospital Waterman site. The City
has issued a Request for Qualifications to identify the best qualified development team to
redevelop the site.
The City has created a CRA Review Committee to review CRA Plans, solicit input, and establish
priorities for the CRA.
GOAL #1 ACTIONS;
1. Develop and maintain attractive entries and gateways into the City.
● In 2021, City’s Public Works department improved three major entrance signs for the City’s
corridors: SR 19 and Orange Ave.
2. Determine, design, fund, and construct the next phase of the Ferran Park/
Lakefront Master Plan with the possibility of including access for seaplane
landings. Designate funds from City property sales to speed the lakefront
development.
● Ferran Park improvements and beautification for the fourth phase of the City’s signature lakefront
destination are complete.
● Quotes are being obtained to replace the two floating docks at Ferran Park and a kayak launch
north of the pool.
3. Memorial Public Library continues to expand programming opportunities for
children and young adults by collaborating with Parks and Recreation to include
outside summer reading activities.
● Adult library activities include developing online resources, including business, local history,
and access to governmental, educational, and recreational programs.
4. Continue implementing the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan, especially the
trial component.
● The City is in contact with Trout Lake Nature Center (TLNC), continuing to explore options for a
trail from downtown Eustis to TLNC.
● The City Commission approved an interlocal agreement with Lake County, Tavares, and Umatilla
to work cooperatively on the North Lake Trail.
● Construct a trail system with connections to County trail systems.
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City of Eustis, Florida
Adopted Annual Budget
